Understanding Hardware and Troubleshooting

Which of the following is considered a primary input device in a computer system?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speaker

• Printer

Which component is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations in a computer?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• CPU

• GPU

A student turns on their computer but the monitor displays nothing. The computer appears to be running. What is the most likely first step to troubleshoot this issue?

• Replace the hard drive

• Check the monitor's power and video cable connections

• Reinstall the operating system

• Replace the RAM

Which of the following hardware components is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is currently using?

• ROM

• Hard Disk Drive

• RAM

• Optical Drive

A computer suddenly shuts down and restarts repeatedly. Which hardware component is most likely causing this issue?

• Keyboard

• Overheating CPU or faulty power supply

• Optical drive

• USB hub

Which of the following best describes the function of a motherboard?

• It stores all permanent data for the computer

• It connects and allows communication between all hardware components

• It processes graphics for display output

• It provides internet connectivity to the computer

A user notices their computer is running very slowly. After checking, they find that RAM usage is at 98%. What is the most appropriate hardware solution?

• Replace the monitor

• Add more RAM to the system

• Replace the keyboard

• Install a new optical drive

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Scanner

• Microphone

• Projector

• Webcam

What does the term "BIOS" stand for in the context of computer hardware?

• Binary Input Output System

• Basic Input Output System

• Base Internal Operating Software

• Built-In Operating System

A computer makes a series of beeping sounds when it is turned on but does not boot. What does this most likely indicate?

• The monitor needs to be replaced

• The keyboard is disconnected

• A hardware error detected during POST

• The software needs to be updated